Local restaurants offering meals to kids in light of statewide school closures
Updated: Mar. 14, 2020 at 6:42 PM CDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A few local restaurants are offering a helping hand to the community after the Alabama Department of Education announced school closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The closures have some parents scrambling to figure out child care and how to provide additional meals for their children. In an effort to help, the Homewood Bagel Co. is offering free cereal breakfasts or PBJ lunches.
Kids can also eat free at Pizzeria GM in Homewood Monday- Friday during lunch hours.
The Levite Jewish Community Center will also be offering free lunches for families in need.
According to officials, school closure will began March 19. Schools will reopen April 6.
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